Shalom Youth Group

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2012-01-19T10:27:00.002-05:00

The youth group is going to acquire the fire in Richmond, va!!!!!

January 27, Friday 5.45-10.30pm

Sleep in homes

January 28, Saturday 8 am-10.30 pm

Acquire the Fire Jan 27-28

2012-01-11T16:50:00.001-05:00

Acquire the Fire @ Richmond Coliseum

January 27-28, Friday 5 PM– Saturday 10 PM

Attention Parents and Youth,
Shalom Youth Group is going to the Acquire the Fire youth Conference in Richmond, VA this January 27-28@ the Coliseum! All 6th-12th graders are welcome to join us for this great weekend.. The theme is
Normals Not Enough as your teen will experience 27 hours of encountering Jesus with bands, thousands of teens, and powerful Christian speakers...it will be mind blowing.

Please let us know if your child is coming to the event by telling us on our blog: www.shalomyouthgroup.blogspot.com or by phone 804.349.6588

In order to come we ask for the following:
$30 paid in full by Sunday, January 22 at Sunday School or church (please make checks payable to Shalom Baptist Church)
A completed Shalom medical form for 2012 if you did not already give us one at our Rock climbing event earlier this school year
Bring personal cash for 2 meals and merchandise to the event

Please meet us at the church and pick up your child from the church.
We will be spending the night in our own homes on Friday night. Parents plan for pick up around 10.30pm Fri. If you need any more information visit www.acquirethefire.com.

SYATP Sept. 28 at 8am

2011-09-26T12:32:00.002-04:00

hey Shalomies,

Go to your flag pole (or front yard of your school) this Wednesday morning before school for PRAYER at 8am. See You At The Pole, www.syatp.com, is an annual prayer event that happens all over the world for students just like you to pray with other believers in your school; teachers, friends, peers, parents, me.

So GO, This Wednesday morning in front of your school and PRAY

www.syatp.com

2011-09-07T15:43:00.000-04:00

shalom warrior relay

2011-09-07T14:57:00.000-04:00

shalom warrior relay is shalom youth groups fall kick off party from 630-830 pm. this wednesday september 14th! comment below to form your team of 4 warriors each. name your team and color to be entered into the relay. parents are welcome to join us from 630-7pm for a parent meeting about the year. see you wednesday night and comment below

2011-08-10T14:05:00.000-04:00

Hike Old Rag with Us!!!

2011-08-10T14:03:00.000-04:00

August 13
High School Hiking Trip to Old Rag MT.
FOR ALL INCOMING 9th-12th graders.
Meet us at Shalom at 8am and return at 7pm. Old Rag is in Shanendoah National Forest and is considered one of the most popular hikes in the mid-atlantic region. It is a 5 hour hike (strenuous so if unsure of physical capabilities please contact Ryan) and the summit is 3,300 ft. with a beautiful 360 degree view of the mountains. Please bring good hiking shoes (tennis shoes are fine) and 2 water bottles and a sack lunch.

Please RSVP By Friday morning, Aug. 12

Please meet us at the church and pick up your child from the church.
For all events we will need you to have your child fill out a shalom release form if you have not already done so. If you need any more information please contact me, Ryan Greene.

YOUTH VBS Aug 2-4

2011-08-01T13:28:00.000-04:00

Hey everyone....

YOUTH VBS is THIS week. Tue-Thur from 6-8.30 pm.

Get on the phone right now and invite your friends (all of them) for three nights of crazy fun.

Tuesday- Laser Quest $5
Wednesday- Pool Party at the Grubbs
Thursday- Reverse Photo Scavenger Hunt!!!

See yall tomorrow. Ryan

August Youth Events.Check em out...

2011-07-26T12:39:00.000-04:00

August Youth Events

Attention Parents and Youth,
This August is filled with fun and adventure for the entire youth group. All of the events are listed below…

Upcoming Events to put on your calendar:

August 2-4 Youth VBS from 6-8:30pm. Please bring your one time fee of $5 for the whole week. Join us for bowling, scavenger hunts, pool party, and more….

August 13 High School Hiking Trip to Old Rag MT.
FOR ALL INCOMING 9th-12th graders. Meet us at Shalom at 8am and return at 7pm. Old Rag is in Shanendoah National Forest and is considered one of the most popular hikes in the mid-atlantic region. It is a 5 hour hike (strenuous so if unsure of physical capabilities please contact Ryan) and the summit is 3,300 ft. with a beautiful 360 degree view of the mountains. Please bring good hiking shoes (tennis shoes are fine) and 2 water bottles and a sack lunch.

Please meet us at the church and pick up your child from the church.
For all events we will need you to have your child fill out a shalom release form if you have not already done so. If you need any more information contact Ryan Greene.

Shalom,

Ryan Greene
Youth and Young Adult Minister
live2playlive@gmail.com

jesus is alive!!!

2011-07-14T21:33:00.000-04:00

oh praise him! god is working in our youth group tonight. i must report that God is real and alive among us tonight. wade has become a christian tonight and lexi has recomitted her life to serving jesus christ. stephanie knows she is being led to missions even more and each person on our team is on fire for the one true god. off to mega relay!

day 3

2011-07-14T09:43:00.000-04:00

continue to pray for your friends and family here in ky at mfuge, it is working because god is working among us. our group opened up to one another last night as we have been sharing our faith stories and our struggles. christs love was so visible for all of us lat night as we cried, laughed, and hugged together. camp isnt over yet and we sfill have tonight to share in church devos at 830 pm. see yall soon, ryan

day 1, 2

2011-07-13T09:24:00.000-04:00

good morning families of shalom... i apologize for not posting earlier. we have arrived here safely after a 10 hour trip and have experienced a powerful first day of camp. our team is involved in childrens ministry (stephanie, scarlett, and lexi) and pcy ( painting, construction, yardwork) . the area here is very poor and in need of the love of christ to transform their lives. please pray for the people here as we are working hard to provide them with a new shed, picnic tables, new painted walls, clean playgrounds and love. be readyfor your student to return with a new pAssion to serve christ in and out of the home, and they will be needing your help... please comment wih anything.

Summer 2011 Schedule

2011-06-27T15:57:00.000-04:00

June 1- No Youth Group / Ryan and Joan in Haiti
www.shalominhaiti.blogspot.com
June 8– How to Share Your Beliefs/ Paint Purple Potty
June 15- No Youth Group
June 19, 26– Help us sell Potty Insurance after church
June 22– How to Share Your Beliefs / HS meets at church
June 26– Graduation Sunday/ POTTY ON THE LOOSE
June 29– How to Share Your Beliefs
July 6- Mystery Night @ 630 PM ( $10)
July 11-15- MFUGE Youth Mission Trip to KY
July 13– No Youth Group
July 20- Youth Group
July 27- Youth Group
July 31– MFUGE/ CENTRIKID Sunday
Aug 3, 10- Youth Group
Aug 13- HS Hiking trip to Old Rag MT.
Aug 24, 31– No Youth Group
Sep 3– River City Rafting Trip ($25 )

Shalom Student Ministries 2011

2011-03-28T12:08:00.000-04:00

Youth, Parents, Friends of Shalom...Please refer back here for any schedule questions for 2011.

Jan 28-29- Acquire the Fire in Richmond Coliseum
Feb 2- Youth Group Gathering
Feb 9- Youth Group Gathering
Feb 16- Youth Group Gathering
Feb 23- Youth Group Gathering
Mar 2- Youth Group Gathering
Mar 9- CARITAS, All youth come at 6:30pm
Mar 16- Youth Group Gathering
Mar 20- Crazy Day, 12-2pm, (12:30-1 parent meeting)
Mar 23- Youth Group Gathering
Mar 26- Shalom Talent Show, MFUGE Fundraiser
Mar 30- Youth Group Gathering
Apr 6- Youth Group Gathering
Apr 13– Youth Group Gathering
Apr 20– Youth Group Gathering
Apr 29-30 30 Hour Famine
Apr 27- Youth Group/ Gathering
May 4- Youth Group Gathering
May 11- Youth Group Gathering
May 18- Youth Group Gathering
May 25- Youth Group Gathering
June 1- Purple Potty MFUGE Fundraiser

Our 2010 Schedule!!!

2010-09-01T16:45:00.000-04:00

Check this out...below is our 2010 schedule from now, September 1 through December 29. Keep checking back on this site for updates, discussions, pictures, and rants from me- the youth minister.

Sep 1- Youth Group Gathering/ Haiti orphans
Sep 8– Youth Group Gathering “Kick-Off Party”
Sep 15– Youth Group Gathering
Sep 22– Youth Group Gathering
7:30 AM—See You at the Pole
(prayer at your school flag pole)
Sep 25- Christian Village Outreach
Sep 29– Youth Group Gathering/ Parent Download @ 6:10PM
Oct 2- Fall Festival
Oct 6– Youth Group Gathering/Missions focus
Oct 13– Youth Group Gathering
Oct 20– Youth Group Gathering
Oct 27– Combined 6th-12th Youth Group Gathering.6:30-8PM
Parent Download @ 6:10 PM
Nov 3– Combined 6th-12th Youth Group Gathering.6:30-8PM
Nov 10– Combined 6th-12th Youth Group Gathering.6:30-8PM
Nov 17– Combined 6th-12th Youth Group Gathering.6:30-8PM
NOV 20- Peak Experiences Rock Climbing
Nov 24– NO Youth Group Gathering. Thanksgiving
Nov 28- Youth Sunday Service
Dec. 1– Youth Group Gathering/ Missions Focus
Parent Download @ 6:10PM
Dec. 8– Youth Group Gathering
Dec 15– Christmas Party
Dec 22, 29– NO Youth Group Gatherings. Christmas
*Jr. High Youth Group– 6:30-7:30PM @ Shalom
*High School Community Group– 7:30-9PM @ 7263 Whipper Lane

WWW.SHALOMYOUTHGROUP.BLOGSPOT.COM

Ryan Greene-Youth and Young Adult Minister-349.6588

30 Hour Famine April 23-24

2010-03-03T14:07:00.000-05:00

Inviting all youth and Parents!!...

This weekend will give you a taste of hunger as we fast for 30 hours and raise funds to help feed the hungry around the world. Please join us for great activities like hunger awareness, family service projects, and other fun activities for Friday night and Saturday afternoon!

Friday from 6pm to check in at the church and go home to sleep at 9:45pm
Saturday we will resume after morning devotionals from 9am-2:30pm

Following the famine we will be inviting all youth to join us for the community youth event 633. Including Ben Glenn (the chalk artist), rocking bands, and a video game tent from 3-6PM then dropped off at the church.

JR HIGH youth group

2010-02-02T16:28:00.001-05:00

CALLING ALL 6th-8th Graders…
Once a week we will be gathering for youth group and going through the “Deeper Series“ Curriculum with leaders Ryan Greene, Melinda Wilson, and Kathy Seay. Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 PM at Shalom Baptist Church.
Purpose: To form a fun filled community of youth in small groups and a large group setting to STICK to Godly Friends, TRUST the Lord, PRAY to the King of the Universe, and to CHOOSE to steer wide of total stupidity.

And…

Once a month Shalom youth will be going to a community youth worship event called Set Apart, a gathering open to all youth in Mechanicsville and Richmond area to express themselves, use their gifts, and focus on God the first Sunday night of each month.

Please contact Ryan Greene with thoughts or questions @ www.shalomyouthgroup.blogspot.com or at the church office 804.746.7737

High School Community Group

2010-02-02T16:22:00.000-05:00

Community group…
Once a week we will be gathering for community group and going through the “Experiencing Christ Together “Curriculum with leaders Ryan Greene, Ron Bowles, and Joan Bowles. Wednesday nights from 7:45-9:00 PM.
Purpose: To form a community of youth in small groups to live life together for a season. We will connect our hearts to others, grow to be like Jesus, serve others needs, share about our stories and God’s story, and surrender our lives to honor God in worship.

And…

Once a month Shalom youth will be going to a community youth worship event called Set Apart, a gathering open to all youth in Mechanicsville and Richmond area to express themselves, use their gifts, and focus on God the first Sunday night of each month.

Please contact Ryan Greene with thoughts or questions @ www.shalomyouthgroup.blogspot.com or at the church office 804.746.7737

shalom talent show fundraiser

2010-01-21T13:31:00.001-05:00

SHALOM TALENT SHOW
MARCH 13…TALENT..CONCESSION..DESSERT AUCTION

Shalom youth group is putting on a talent show and would like to
Invite any and all to participate with a talent. All proceeds benefit the youth group missions events for 2010.

We need your help, please donate home made desserts for a live dessert auction AND
Start working now on your talents for the competition and let Ryan know your plans to be signed up for the show.

something NEW in youth group

2010-01-21T13:28:00.000-05:00

Youth Group at Shalom is changing to help the leaders speak into the lives of our youth developmentally and spiritually. We will be splitting the youth into Junior High and High School Groups beginning in February. Each with their own identity and volunteer leaders.

Junior High Youth (6th-8th Grade) will be gathering at the church from 6:30-7:30PM on Wednesday nights.
The leaders for this group will be Ryan Greene, Melinda Wilson, Kathy Seay, and Ashlee Brown.

High School Youth (9th-12th Grade) will be gathering at the Bowles home and the Normans home in a monthly rotation from 7:45-9:00PM on Wednesday nights.
In February we will be gathering at the Bowles and then in March at the Normans.
The leaders for this group will be Ryan Greene, Ron Bowles, and Joan Bowles.

Ron and Joan Bowles' Home (February and April)

The Norman's Home (March and May)

Please Contact Ryan with any questions or comments @ 804.746.7737

acquire the fire RSVP

2010-01-07T11:11:00.000-05:00

Thank you for visiting our blog and please RSVP Here for the

ACQUIRE THE FIRE at Richmond Coliseum

Simply comment below, thx

What a Blast on New Years

2010-01-04T19:01:00.000-05:00

Friends,

I have got to comment on how much fun that new years eve lock in was on Thursday night/Friday morning.

With more than 60 of us in Fairfield Presbyterian church it was packed out fun with video games rooms, movie rooms on huge tv's, the ball dropping with pizza and sparkling juice, and I will never forget those air bots....

I will be posting pictures as soon as I get them and am looking forward to what may happen next new years eve!!!

See you all at youth group on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:45

and we have a PARENT DOWNLOAD from 6-6:15 on Jan. 13- Wednesday night.

2009-12-29T22:32:00.001-05:00

It is coming

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Rockin Lockin RSVP

2009-12-14T12:27:00.000-05:00

Simply Comment below and let me know you are coming to the lockin on Dec. 31 at Fairfield Presbyterian Church... We need to know soon thx.

Table Talk

2009-12-07T12:58:00.000-05:00

Jesus...

In youth group on Wednesday, Dec. 9, we are going to experience Jesus' birth and life in a new way.

Join us as we use stations to hear about and learn about Jesus.

What one question do you have about Jesus right now?
(the first parent or youth to comment will be rewarded)

Youth Group Dec. 2 and 9

2009-11-30T13:21:00.000-05:00

Hey Freinds,

I am excited for December because we are going to have 2 great nights of youth group as we learn about Jesus- birth, life, ministry, and death.

Dec. 16 is our christmas party and movie night at the church. Any good movie ideas?

And, who can forget, our All nighter is approaching. The Rockin Lock-in at Fairfield Presbyterian Church for New Years Eve- Dec. 31 - Jan. 1.

Bring your friends to these things so we can continue to have a blast together.

Oh yeah, and send me your pictures from rock climbing!! live2playlive@gmail.com

lets go indoor rock climbing

2009-11-20T16:56:00.000-05:00

hey friends,

rock climbing @ peak experience saturday, nov. 21

1pm at the church to 6pm

call ryan with any ??? 6166347990

Advent VIDEO ideas...

2009-11-11T22:52:00.000-05:00

Place your ideas for your characters and for the video on the Passover event below...
Shooting begins 11/18 (next youth group)see ya then, Ryan.

Table Talk

2009-11-05T16:18:00.000-05:00

Well in youth group we heard the story of the Passover (Exodus 5-15).

Check it out in your Bible and read some of that story again...

What a powerful story that talks about God rescuing Isreal from slavery by sending those nasty and deadly plagues to Egypt.

The best part was that Israel was not harmed and God even gave them light in their homes when he sent the plague of darkness...

Where is there darkness in our daily life or world around us that needs the light of God? Comment below lets chat this up...

Rock Climbing, Seriously... that is going to be FUN!

2009-11-04T10:57:00.000-05:00

Everyone is invited,

we are going indoor rock climbing at Peak Experience...

Nov. 21, Saturday, from 1-6PM
Meet us at the church and be dropped back off at the church.

What you need to know:
$10 gets you dinner, climbing, and a harness
$12 gets you all of that plus climbing shoes
make sure to bring friends
fill out the risk form and medical form that came in the mail
(if you didnt get it ask Ryan for one at youth group)

See ya soon. Ryan

A question from Scripture???

2009-10-22T14:14:00.000-04:00

Hey friends,

So in youth group I told you all to go home and check out the story of the Flood in Genesis 6-9.

Here are the questions of the day:

1. What is a Nephilim? (found in Genesis 6:1-5)
2. What do we learn about ourselves from this story? (Genesis 6-9)

Check it out and comment below...

What are we doing?

2009-10-20T15:25:00.000-04:00

We come together as friends on Wednesday nights at the church from 6:30-7:30PM.

It is here at youth group, ages 6th-12th grades, that we are "Bible Storying".

Bible storying is simply telling 13 stories, one story each night, from the Bible. Each story is a part of the Big Story which is the BIBLE. I hope we can all learn the big story of how God created us, cared for us, died for us, and wants to have a relationship of love with us.

Besides storying we also have snacks, games, and great adult volunteers.
Come and check it out, check back on this blog for discussions that come from our youth group gatherings, or post a comment or question about what we do in youth group below...

Welcome to the Shalom Youth Group Blog site...

2009-10-15T22:47:00.000-04:00

I must say I am excited to be able to share with everyone that visits this blog what is going on in the youth group of Shalom Baptist Church in Mechanicsville, VA.

Be sure to check out this blog for updates, pics, schedules, and discussions.

Oh yeah, and feel free to leave comments and questions at any time during your journey.

Ryan Greene, Ambassador of Christ's love